At Squarespace, we firmly believe that design is not merely "how it looks" but "how it works." With this in mind, our backend engineers work on R&D Engineering teams, which are dedicated to creating the most seamless, integrated products possible. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the R&D Engineering Team Lead.

We are hiring for the following R&D team(s):

Commerce Monetization is a product-focused group that enables merchants to seamlessly set up & manage their physical goods & services on Squarespace, owning core user experiences like onboarding, product editing, & catalog management. Beyond these essential tools, we ensure a cohesive & intuitive merchant experience by collaborating with other teams to integrate best-practice shopper features into their websites.

API & Service Frameworks, part of the Platform group, is responsible for our public-facing API gateway & internal Java-based service frameworks. The team plays a crucial role in keeping services across all of Squarespace current & operational as the frameworks they develop are widely used by both product & other platform teams.

Billing: This team is part of the Monetization Platform at Squarespace. We're the backend that powers most of Squarespace's ability to bundle & invoice products. The Billing team handles customer subscriptions, contracts, & renewals, as well as making financial data available to our customers downstream. You'll work on a team that's building distributed services at scale that handle $700MM+ & millions of customers a year.

You'll Get To

• Write server-side code, create high-volume production applications, & develop prototypes quickly.
• Collaborate with other engineers & designers to provide intuitive customer-focused experiences.
• Ensure the reliability of systems essential to Squarespace users & businesses powered by Squarespace.

Who We're Looking For

• 4+ years of development experience in Java, Python, Go or another Object-oriented language. Experience developing large-scale software.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, & software design practices.
• A sincere commitment to creating readable code & an understanding of database schema design, caching & scalability.
• A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave & family care leave
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year!

Cash Compensation Range: $110,500 - $178,250 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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